Rob Schmitz appears in the following:
Global Reaction to the U.S. Tariff War
Thursday, April 03, 2025
The world is reacting to President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on nearly every country on the planet. The move is meant to re-shape the global trading order and some countries are being hit harder than others. NPR correspondents around the world are hearing anger, dismay, threats of retaliation and bewilderment.
Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
President Trump has made clear his desire for the U.S. to take Greenland saying the territory is vital to U.S. economic security. Greenland is an autonomous territory of U.S. ally Denmark. And as we hear, Danes have had a variety of reactions to Trumps words.
ICC seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Monday, May 20, 2024
The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against the leaders of Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe
Saturday, May 18, 2024
There's a lot of finger-pointing in Slovakia following the assassination attempt this week on its prime minister. It's another example of political violence that's been taking place in Europe of late.
Slovakia's prime minister is shot in an assassination attempt
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Slovakia's prime minister is in stable condition after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds at a political event on Wednesday. Police have a suspect in custody.
What we know about the assassination attempt on Slovakia's prime minister
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico sustained multiple gunshot wounds at a political event in central Slovakia. Police have a suspect in custody.
The Israeli military has conducted missile strikes against Iran
Friday, April 19, 2024
The strikes appear to be the response Israel vowed to carry out after an Iranian attack on Sunday, when Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel.
British and German foreign ministers urge restraint in visit to Israel
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with reporter Rob Schmitz about Israel's response to Iran's unprecedented attack last weekend.
Israel weighs its response to Iran's attack
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Israel is weighing its response to Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack.
Another aid route is opened to Gaza as Israel stays on high alert for an Iran attack
Friday, April 12, 2024
Israel is on high alert for a possible attack from Iran. Meanwhile, in northern Gaza, where famine is looming, Israel's military has opened a new aid route.
What Eid al-Fitr looks like in West Bank and Gaza this year
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza face a grim Eid al-Fitr — the three-day festival which marks the end of Ramadan — as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.
Standardized test scores for teens in Germany are down. Teachers aren't surprised
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Germany's public schools are struggling with a surge of students whose first language is something other than German. Test scores are falling.
How Berlin's legendary techno scene has become recognized by UNESCO
Friday, March 15, 2024
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Der Spiegel journalist Tobias Rapp about Berlin's techno culture, the significance of which has been nationally recognized by Germany's UNESCO commission.
Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten streak
Friday, March 15, 2024
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with soccer podcaster and writer Musa Okwonga about the remarkable season Bayer Leverkusen is having in the German soccer league.
Key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Following China's annual Two Sessions meetings, NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Wilson Center's Robert Daly about China's state of affairs and its economy.
The piece 'As Slow as Possible' has been in performance for 21 years — so far
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
In a German town of Halberstadt, an organ performance that began more than two decades ago is far from over. The piece is expected to be played for 639 years. (Story aired on ATC on Feb. 5 2024.)
How Europe is responding to Trump's comments about NATO and Russia
Monday, February 12, 2024
European leaders were mostly quiet after Donald Trump said at a campaign stop he would not defend NATO countries he deemed insufficiently paid-up.
A piece titled 'As Slow as Possible' has been in performance for 21 years — so far
Monday, February 05, 2024
A John Cage piece for organ titled ASLSP — as slow as possible — lives up to its name. It has been in performance for 21 years so far.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, a look at how Germany remembers the past
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Germany devotes enormous resources to educating school children about the Holocaust, antisemitism, and discrimination. Despite that, antisemitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric has increased.
Israel rejects genocide charges at International Court of Justice
Friday, January 12, 2024
Israel had its day in the International Court of Justice, defending against genocide charges, calling the case a "deliberately curated, decontextualized and manipulative description of hostilities."